gissel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hostage noun A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
Senses
gissel is used for these senses in English:
- hostage A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
hostage — full definition
- noun A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
- noun Something that limits or restricts a person's freedom of action, used figuratively.